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Nonprofits can apply now for Community Connections Investment Grants

Date: 09/01/22

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sunshine Health wants to help Florida 501(c)(3) organizations that assist their local community with food insecurity, homelessness and other Social Determinants of Health by offering Community Connections Grants for up to $5,000.

If your nonprofit runs a program which includes a Food Program, Financial Assistance (rent and/or utility), Housing Program, Condition-Specific Support Service (mental health, social isolation, disability support), or Health Equity and/or Health Education, we encourage you to complete the Community Connections Investment Grant Application Form (PDF) and email it to SM_FL_CommunityConnections@SunshineHealth.com.

To be eligible, nonprofits must have 501(c)(3) status in Florida. Applications will only be accepted from September 1, 2022, to 5 p.m. on September 15, 2022. Applicants must answer all of the questions on the form in order to be considered. Please note: some reporting is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I contact if I have questions or need more information about the Community Connections grants or Sunshine Health?

What are the requirements to apply for a Grant?

  • Organizations must be based in Florida and be registered as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) to apply.

How long does the grant process take?

  • The period for grant applications is September 1, 2022, to September 15, 2022. Awardees will be notified within 20 days after the application process is closed.

How to Complete the CCRG Application:

  • Open the Community Connections Investment Grant Application Form (PDF).
  • Respond to all questions in the fields provided.
  • Please type “N/A” in any fields as applicable.
  • Please be sure to fill out the application accurately and completely. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
    • Organization’s Mission: Please include your organization’s mission statement, vision statement, and/or one or two sentences about the purpose behind your organization.
    • Requested Amount: Please enter the grant amount you are requesting. Requests up to $5,000.
    • Description of Grant: Please provide 100 words or less describing the initiative you hope to fund with your Resource Grant and the anticipated impact of the award to your organization.
    • Objective(s): Please describe what you hope to achieve through the Grant, and the measurable outcomes you hope to see as a result.
  • Attach the completed application to an email and send it to SM_FL_CommunityConnections@sunshinehealth.com.
  • A response email will serve as your confirmation that your email was received.

To learn more about the Grant submission process, please email SM_FL_CommunityConnections@sunshinehealth.com.